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P763 UGK

1997 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,108 mi
Last recorded125,108 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito128,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 UGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 113,349 miles

engine and gearbox oily

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit at inner edge

Pass 1 May 2009 102,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 94,573 miles

frt and rear number plates dicolouring.

Fail 6 May 2008 94,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

frt and rear number plates dicolouring.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,837 miles

as previously advised

Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/*s inner c/v boot leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 68,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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P763 UGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 128,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P763 UGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P763 UGK?

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What year was P763 UGK registered?

P763 UGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P763 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P763 UGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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